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Social Justice – News and Thank Yous

Blog, Social JusticeMarch 21, 2025
The SJ Team would like to express our thanks to Tim Smith for stepping forward to be the captain of Team Vancouver Unitarians in the 2025 Coldest Night of the Year Walk. He was joined by Hisako Masaki and the team raised $878.00.  The funds raised were tax-deductible contributions to support and serve people and…

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Where Olive Trees Weep Film Screening

Social JusticeMay 18 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
The Social Justice Team is hosting this screening for a maximum of 40 people.   Please reserve your free ticket here.   Click here to watch trailer. About the Film: Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the…

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Social Justice Forum Resources

Blog, Social JusticeMarch 4, 2025
This post will contain links to slide decks and other online resources for past Social Justice Team forums. February 23, 2025 - Resolution on the Endorsement of the CUC Motion to Repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery and the Doctrine of Terra Nullius. This resolution will be voted on by the VanU congregation at the June…

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Write for Rights

Social JusticeDec 8, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
The Social Justice Team will host our 8th annual Amnesty International Write for Rights event in the Fireside Room from 12:30-2:00 p.m.  Snacks will be available. This year’s cases are from Angola, Argentina, Belarus, Canada, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, and Viet Nam. You may also participate in Write for Rights by signing a petition. Petitions…

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Peace Building Reception

IPA, Social JusticeNov 11, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Please join the Social Justice Team, Vancouver Peace Poppies,  and other peace activists in Hewett Hall immediately following the Let Peace Be Their Memorial ceremony. There will be  light refreshments, a chance to socialize, meet event hosts and wreath layers,  and display tables set up with information about peace building activities at VanU and beyond. VanU…

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Provincial Election All-Candidates Forum for the Riding of Vancouver – Little Mountain

Community, Environment, Social JusticeSep 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Vancouver Unitarians are hosting an all-candidates debate for the provincial riding of Vancouver – Little Mountain, where our heritage campus is located. All are welcome to attend! The forum will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25th at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary building at 949 W. 49th Ave. The forum will also be available to view by livestream…

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Water Ceremony Empty Cups

Service, Social JusticeSep 8, 2024 @ 11:15 am - 11:30 am
As you offer a bit of water during the annual water ceremony in-gathering service, the Social Justice Team  invites you to also place an empty paper cup next to the congregational vessel in solidarity with Palestinians, civilians in war-torn Sudan, and Indigenous communities in Canada under drinking water advisories. Unitarians across America are augmenting the traditional…

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